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Recycling options for Alger Co. residents

RECYCLING

Recycling has long been on Alger Conservation District’s ‘wish list’. Many of the landowners we talk to have told us how important the recycling issue is to them. For many reasons, however, there were few recycling opportunities available in Alger County until recently. Finally, times are changing! Several options now exist in Alger County. Here’s a brief overview:

                WHITMARSH                          RECYCLING SERVICE


LOCATION: Downtown Chatham, behind green building south of Co-Op

DROP-OFF TIMES: Saturday 8 am -noon Tuesday 6-8 pm

COST: Tin and aluminum cans, $1 per 5 -gallon bucket or grocery bag; plastic and paper, $3 per kitchen bag, $4 per 32-gallon bag, $6 per large lawn/leaf bag or contractor bag, and $4 per 30-gallon bin.

OPEN TO: All; no ID required

CONTACT: Paul Whitmarsh, 906-439- 5215, or via Paul’s FB page

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED:
  • #1-7 plastics​
  • Mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, clean cereal & food boxes, catalogs, office paper, junk mail)
  • Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
  • Clean/empty aluminum or steel food & beverage containers

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WHAT CAN'T BE RECYCLED:  Glass; plastic grocery and pet food bags; packaging(styrofoam, peanuts, plastic wrap); dirty/greasy materials; food, yard & pet waste; batteries & electronics; household hazardous waste
 
OTHER INFORMATION: By-the-bag trash disposal available same hours and location: $2/kitchen bag, $3 regular trash bag, $5 contractor bag.
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​        GREAT AMERICAN                              DISPOSAL
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LOCATION: Wood Island Landfill, N-28, Wetmore

DROP-OFF-TIMES: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00

COST: Residential: $5 flat rate any amount; Business: $15/yard

OPEN TO: All

CONTACT: 906-387-2646

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED:
  • #1-7 plastics
  • Mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, clean cereal & food boxes, catalogs, office paper, junk mail)
  • Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
  • Clean/empty aluminum or steel food & beverage containers
  • Large metal items

WHAT CAN'T BE RECYCLED: Glass; plastic grocery & pet food bags; packaging (styrofoam, peanuts, plastic wrap); dirty, greasy materials; food, yard & pet waste; batteries & electronics; household hazardous waste

OTHER INFORMATION: If bringing recyclables only, no need to drive over scales; go to yellow and black recycling sign and deposit in labeled bins. Large metal items go in separate bin.

                             BURT
                  TOWNSHIP




LOCATION:
E21738 Brazel Street, Grand Marais

DROP-OFF TIMES: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 9am-noon

COST: Free to Burt Township Residents

OPEN TO: Burt Township residents only

CONTACT: 906-494-2381 or www.burttownship.com

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED: 
  • Clean, corrugated cardboard
  • Clean, dry mixed paper
  • Clean #1 and #2 plastic
  • Clean, empty tin, steel & aluminum cans

WHAT CAN'T BE RECYCLED: Cardboard food and drink boxes, wax coated boxes, styrofoam; carbon, wax & wrapping paper; books; labeling/packaging materials; glass; foil/pie tins; covers/caps/loose lids; oil/antifreeze containers

OTHER INFORMATION: Separate each type of recyclable and put in labeled openings in Recycling container.




Yes! We can recycle your batteries again! Our great partners at Remy Battery have decided to waive their hauling fees because they recognize the importance of this service to our community. There is a collection box just inside the main Courthouse entrance, next to the flag drop box, and another inside our office on the main floor. Building hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, and Alger CD hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm. We can take household alkaline and some lithium batteries.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Partners and Links of Local Interest
    • Meet our Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • FOIA
  • Plant Sales & Merchandise
  • Events & Services
    • Upcoming Events
    • Recycling
    • Stream Monitoring >
      • Werners Creek
      • Slapneck Creek
      • Dexter Creek
      • Baker Creek
      • Anna River
    • Landowner Assistance
    • MAEAP & Agriculture
    • Urban Agriculture Grant
  • Invasive Species
  • Forestry
  • Produce Safety
  • NRCS Partnership
  • Regional Conservation Partnership Program